Careers
Help support the social and affordable housing sector by pursuing a career with one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We want to hear from you if you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued.
Unison offers positions to individuals based on merit and where qualifications, experience, skills and abilities match the position requirements.
Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.
Unison staff benefits
- Access to $15,900 of tax-free salary packaging arrangements, which can add significant value to the earnings of eligible staff
- Monthly RDO for eligible full-time staff
- Five weeks of annual leave
- 17.5% leave loading payment
- Additional paid parental leave on top of Government entitlements
- Learning and Development opportunities to ensure that you have the adequate skills to perform your current role, and the opportunity to enhance your work performance to meet your career direction
- Employee Assistance Program
Team Leader, Place Management
About the role
As our Team Leader, Place Management, you’ll be leading a team of Place Managers to deliver high-quality tenancy services providing coaching, guidance, and sharing your expertise in affordable housing and the social sector.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Solid tenancy experience, with proven working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and VCAT processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff across multiple sites
- A calm, trauma-informed and resilient approach to working with vulnerable people and complex situations
- Enthusiasm for building a positive, inclusive team culture
This is a full-time, ongoing position under SCHADS level 6 with a salary of approximately $110,000 plus superannuation and leave loading. The role is based at our Northern suburb office but will require some travelling to properties and between sites.
On Offer
At Unison, we believe in rewarding your dedication with benefits that truly make a difference. You’ll enjoy:
- Rostered days off to recharge
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free to increase your take home pay
- Five weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 18 days of personal leave
- Up to 22 weeks of gender-free paid parental leave
- Access to comprehensive wellbeing and professional development programs
To Apply
We’d love to hear from you. You can view the position description below or contact 0466 903 597 for further information. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to careers@unison.org.au, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so don’t hold off.
We encourage people who are from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply, or contact our People Team on 0466 903 597 for more information about our supported recruitment pathways.
Expressions of Interest
We are always on the hunt for Place Managers and Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) workers. If you’re interested in joining the Unison team and feel as though you have the skills and experience outlined in the below position description, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@unison.org.au to be considered for future roles.
If we think you match a role that becomes available, we will call you to confirm your interest and availability for the job.